This series is all about libsyn’s newest podcasters. Its sole purpose is to introduce these awesome podcasts to the world as well as share their podcasting insight to empower the community!

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Q & A with Abel James Bascom from Fat-Burning Man

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When did you start podcasting?

I started interviewing folks with inspiring weight loss stories just after the New Year of 2012. I didn’t really grasp the concept of a “podcast” at first – I was just streaming the interviews from my blog at FatBurningMan.com.

I started getting great feedback and set up all of the gizmos and doohickeys to launch an official podcast in February, I believe, and backdated the episodes that had already been released.

Then some crazy stuff happened… I was featured on iTunes and Stitcher and the podcast exploded and hit #2 in health in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada and it’s still hanging out up there. The Fat-Burning Man Show even beats out commercial behemoths like Jillian Michaels.

Just a dude and his mic!

The ability to reach hundreds of thousands of people was very recently reserved for celebrities, politicians, and corporations with deep pockets. We live in an extremely exciting time: Today, anyone can build an audience and change the world. All you need is a message and a mic.  


Why did you start podcasting? 

I want to spread the message of health and wellness to as many people as possible, but that’s difficult to do if you don’t have an audience. After launching my blog in the fall of 2011, I realized quickly that in a sea of scammy diet and fitness websites and infomercials, no one is paying attention to the new health blogs regardless of their quality or message. And we all know Google hates new websites, so I tried other things. People always told me I had a “radio voice,” so I figured I’d give an online radio show a shot. 


What’s your show about? 

A few years ago, I started seriously focusing on my health and made some alarming discoveries. I learned that almost everything that I thought I knew about health, nutrition, and fitness was completely wrong.

After years of frustration and flab, I stopped listening to the “experts” and “gurus.” I buried my nose in the research and experimented on myself like a lab rat until I found the truth. And man, it was a doozy. I wrote a book, The LeanBody Lifestyle, about everything I learned to help others make informed decisions about their health.

Skip ahead a few years, as host of the Fat-Burning Man Show, I help folks to improve their relationship with food, activity, and life by circumventing marketing myths, misinformation, and corporate scheming by eating real foods that make you lean, healthy, and energetic.

With the collective health of the country (and beyond) falling off a cliff, it is more important than ever the help reverse the obesity epidemic and health crisis. As such, I share the principles and system that enabled me to dramatically optimize my life with folks who want to shed unwanted fat and improve their health in a way that is completely honest, fun, and lifelong.

I feature people with inspiring weight loss stories, prominent bloggers, best-selling authors, celebrities, and medical professionals to help spread the message of health and wellness. 


What’s your podcasting set-up? Hardware, software, CMS, etc. 

From my lips to the listeners’ ears, I have a pop filter, a Heil PR40 (same mic as Rush Limbaugh, for better or worse),  a cheap ART TubeMP Studio preamp, and my old(ish) iMac. I use Skype to record my interviews and Audacity and Garageband for editing and production.

In another life, I’m also a musician so my years of experience gigging and recording allow me to wiggle the knobs to make the production sound better than it probably should.

I used Amazon S3 for hosting at first because it’s supposed to be cheap. But after my podcast blew up after a few weeks, it was incredibly expensive. Hello Libsyn. 


How have you promoted your podcast? 

Aside from my blog, I really haven’t… Mostly because I don’t really know how. But I try to share the love as much as possible by sending other bloggers/podcasters shout outs and featuring them on the show. I am very active in Paleo / Ancestral Health which has very strong online communities and many leaders in my field have been kind enough to mention the show to their audiences.

I noticed that many podcasts have commercials and/or filler in their shows – I figured I could differentiate by having none of that. Instead, on nearly every show I ask that listeners take a moment to write a review on iTunes. I’m sure the flood of positive reviews in a short time is the main reason my show skyrocketed in the iTunes charts. 


What do you know now that you wish you knew when you started?

The hosting issue  - Libsyn rocks. You guys make it super easy and it’s very cost effective when you have a large audience pulling tons of data every week. Also, the stats are useful and insightful.

I also started without a solid plan for how to record my interviews. It was an unmitigated disaster. I was holding a Zoom H4 between my mouth and an iPhone while my puppy bit at my legs and barked in my ears.  Now I have a mic attached to a boom on my desk and record directly through Skype so it’s a piece of cake.  And the puppy stays outside.

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If you have any questions or feedback, go ahead and email abel (at) fat burningman (dot) com. So are you up for getting your health in gear and start to get serious about fitness? Then you really must SUBSCRIBE.

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Podcasting Advice From Mom

One of the most powerful qualities about motherhood is our voice. Our voice will be heard by our children, long past the time they’ve left home.

I know that I still hear my Mother’s voice somewhere deep inside me, sometimes it’s great, and other times, not so much ;)

As more and more mother’s offer their voices through the medium of podcasting, we all get the benefit of listening to the intelligent, driven, grounded, creative and nurturing voices of mothers.

We asked just a few female podcasters, that happen to be mothers to share some of their voices with us and offer some motherly advice and insight into the podcasting world.

Below you’ll get a chance to read their thoughts as well as how to apply their advice to podcasting in general.

Stephanie Ravenscraft from Family From The Heart and Authentic Life Radio

"I have two favorite things about being a podcasting mom. First, all of my podcast relate to my personal life, so I have so many stories forever recorded. I love knowing that my kids whole childhood is archived in those episodes. And if I ever need to remember “the good ole days” they are there for my listening.

Second, I love to get my kids involved in the podcasting. Teaching them to share their stories and interests with others. This has several different parts that make me so happy as a mom. It gives them a healthy outlet to share their view of the world. It gives me a little deeper glimpse into their world. What are they willing to share with others that they may not be ready to share with me? This is especially true for my oldest daughter who is 12.

And lastly, and probably most special, is that their voices are archived as well. I LOVE to go back and hear Meagan’s five year old voice. Or Matthew at three. Life speeds by so fast and I have a small time capsule to take be back to those precious times as my oldest two move on into the teen years."

Podcasting is remembering and sharing- The moments when we captured our audio/video now live in their own special magical time that is beyond the time and space continuum. ;)

May we as podcasters respect the power that our media has to inspire, educate and entertain others far beyond the moment we created and released it.

Jen Swanson from Communication Diva

“My kids are aged 10, 12, 18 and 20yrs, and think it’s ”cool" that I have a podcast. They are often offering topic suggestions and ideas about who I could interview. I spent yesterday morning teaching a Leadership class at the high-school my son graduated from last year…and the topic was all about my blog, podcast and my e-book. The class was wonderful…they were engaged, they asked questions, they wanted to know more, and they stayed with me for the whole hour and 15 mins!

I have involved my kids in one episode of the podcast where I asked them about communication from their perspective. It was a fun experience and I think they were pretty pleased to be involved.

My advice for moms, particularly of older kids, would be to be sure that if you are going to tell stories about your kids and their escapades in your show, that you first ask their permission. Once published, a podcast is out there forever. I would not want to tell any stories that might be funny or amusing or cute to me, but potentially embarrassing to my kids, unless they were in agreement.

I think it’s good communication, it’s respectful, and it’s really important to be conscious of their feelings, given that people all over the world will be listening."

Podcasting is communication and permission- Although it may be your podcast, if you involve anyone else, particularly when doing interviews, be mindful of communicating clearly with your guest your show’s intention.

As a podcaster mindfully communicating what podcasting is with your guest ie. how it’s distributed, the possible world wide reach as well as the myriad of ways in which it can be consumed goes a long way to educate not only your guest about podcasting, but also all those that your guest shares your work with.

PJ Jonas from Busy Mom’s Survival Guide

“Make your podcast something that your children can listen to and wouldn’t be embarrassed to have their friends hear. While your podcast probably isn’t focused toward them as listeners, you never know when they’ll tune in and you want them to be proud of your efforts.”

Podcast your best…always- You never know who is going to listen to your podcast. You never know if the one person that needs to hear what you are sharing will be listening.

When those files are out in the wild and downloaded into someone’s device, there’s nothing you can do. There’s no fixing, no editing, no apologies. That file is a gift you have offered out and there’s no taking it back. Might as well take the time to offer your best.

Make sure you consciously do the optimal job you can given your current situation and circumstances.

I suppose that a good litmus test could be, would you be ok listening to your podcast with your mother? ;)

Mur Lafferty from I Should Be Writing and more…

"When my kid shows interest in my podcasting, I let her sit with me in the room. Sometimes she ends up making noise or giggling or jumping on the bed behind me, which I worry about ruining my professional illusion, but the listeners love it. So let the kids see you create things, and maybe it will get them interested as well."

Podcasting is empowering- Creativity is empowering. Self expression is empowering. Play is empowering. Individuality is empowering. Innovation is empowering. Podcasting is all that.

libsyn Loves Podcasting Mamas!

Our very own new Mommy Sarah Morio states it best: “I have found more inspiring mommies in new media and podcasting while at libsyn then most anywhere else. Kudos to all moms out there somehow finding enough energy to fuel the passion required for both parenthood and podcasting!”

Happy Mother’s Day to all creative and empowering Moms! Keep on letting your voice be heard!

Elsie Escobar

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Image credit via CC hug me mom! by Sorgul

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Six years, five podcasts later and still going strong. Wayne Brekke is the embodiment of the best in a podcaster: passionate, multi-faceted, with a wide array of interests plus a microphone :)

Currently producing three widely different podcasts: The Necronomicast, 5 O’clock Lifestyle and World’s of Wayne, it’s guaranteed that you’ll be interested in something that he’s producing.

But, let him tell you a little bit about himself…

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Q & A with Wayne Brekke

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When did you start podcasting?

I started podcasting about 6 years ago with my first show Worlds of Wayne. Since, I have produced 5 podcasts and now have 3 active ones.

I host Worlds of Wayne and co-host/produce The Necronomicast as well as 5 O’clock Lifestyle.  

Why did you start podcasting? 

I started podcasting because of my love/hate relationship for radio. I had some radio experience, but hated the industry.

I had a friend of a friend who had a successful podcast and I thought it was a great thing. I was also (and still am) a freelance writer and would get interviews with all sorts of national acts coming through town.

I figured since I was recording the interviews anyway, I could use them for a show. Sure enough, my first podcast ever was an interview with Blues Traveler. Since then I have enjoyed creating podcasts, developing shows, and being a part of the podcast community.

What’s your show about?

Currently my newest show is called The Necronomicast. It is a horror based podcast hosted by myself and co-host Tim Welch. Tim is also a makeup artist and the state representative for the charity Scares That Care. We both have helped organize the local Omaha Zombie Walk as well.

We interview a variety of actors, stuntmen, and industry professionals as well as provide commentary on movies and television in the horror/sci-fi genres.

We have been lucky enough to have actors from movies such as Hellraiser, Friday the 13th, Halloween, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, My Bloody Valentine, as well as cast members from The Walking Dead and SyFy’s Face Off.   I initially created the show because I loved horror and couldn’t find a show I really liked. We have taken care to create a great quality show and do interviews that make the guests seem comfortable.

We hope to be able to hold online auctions to help raise money for Scares That Care as many of our guests have sent us autographs for donations. We have lots of great interviews happening and have even added a west coast correspondent to broaden our reach.

Worlds of Wayne is a variety show with guests that range from musicians, psychics, authors, comedians, and whoever else I can get.

5 O’clock Lifestyle is a show I host with my wife Laurie about entertaining, cocktails, appetizers, food, travel, and the general commentary we have at happy hour.

What’s your podcasting set-up? Hardware, software, CMS, etc. 

  Currently I use 4 Nady SCM 900 condenser microphones, a 4-channel Mackie board, Powerplay Pro 4-channel headphone mixer, BlueMax compressor, and Audacity for my recording. Our blog page is a modified version of a Libsyn template.

How have you promoted your podcast? 

I do everything I can to promote my shows including social networking, merchandise, promo swapping with other podcasters, getting involved with the community (ie. Presented at an awards ceremony as host of Worlds of Wayne), reaching out to local publications, asking our interviewees to repost and share, staying in touch with my listeners, and anything else I can think of. Even doing interviews like this one!

What do you know now that you wish you knew when you started?

That’s a hard question as I have enjoyed the process and progression that I have made in tandem with how podcasting has grown.

I have a few things I wish I knew now and am always learning. Always. I continually research and listen to podcasts about podcasting.

Of course now I am getting sponsors and donations so the next level seems to be coming quickly. I do it for fun and I think that is what I wanted initially.

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Wayne would love to hear from you! necronomicast (at) gmail (dot) com, and make sure that you check out and subscribe to his shows, The Necronomicast, World’s of Wayne and 5 O’clock Lifestyle. You know, you could always offer some voice feedback at 347.762.5750.      

Here we go again!

So we had just posted about the recent change of iTunes artwork to 1200 x 1200.

We have another change.

Suggested iTunes Podcast Artwork is now 1400 x 1400

It seems that the artwork will only keep getting larger! It has recently come to our attention that:

“iTunes prefers square .jpg images that are at least 1400 x 1400 pixels, which is different than what is specified for the standard RSS image tag. In order for a podcast to be eligible for an iTunes Store feature, the accompanying image must be at least 1400 x 1400 pixels.”

Source: http://www.apple.com/itunes/podcasts/specs.html#metadata

Get yourself back to updating!

If you’ve been a long time fan of podcasting and music, you’ve bound to have found Dave’s Lounge. Dave’s Lounge is perhaps the most versatile and accessible music podcast out there.

By versatile I mean that it can be played almost anywhere. You can listen while you work, when you want to relax, you can play it during a party, it can be played in the office, or while you’re stuck in traffic and it will always serve you in different ways.

If you love down-tempo and trip-hop, it really is a no brainer.

This podcast is a must subscribe. It’s guaranteed that at some point it will be the perfect podcast to play.

Bonus: Dave Warner, the host of Dave’s Lounge, has a deep resonant voice, he is incredibly passionate about what he does, and has awesome insights about life and music in general. He is celebrating his 7th Anniversary episode. Help him celebrate by subscribing!

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Fun, Fame or Profit? Why are you doing the show?

When I started Dave’s Lounge, I just did it to share some indie music I had found and really liked. The feedback I got was enough to keep me going, not to mention the free music and the contacts I’ve made over the years. As time went on, I started exploring ways for the show to make a few bucks, mostly through affiliate advertising at first, then finally opening it up to listener donations. Most of my listeners seem to prefer the ad-free, listener-supported model.

It only took a year or so for Dave’s Lounge to become a profitable hobby, but even seven years in, it’s still just a hobby. I’m hoping this will change soon with the launch of the Dave’s Lounge Premium Podcast this month. Still, it’s always been fun to find good new music and share it with people. Sometimes just the fact that I can do that legally keeps me going.

What is your most memorable feedback from a listener?

Most people just thank me for helping them get through their work day or their commute. I had one listener, though, thank me for helping him keep a level head while he was going through chemotherapy. He sent me a very nice photograph he took in Italy as a gift. I’m still surprised by how big an impact this little show can have on some people. I chalk it up to the power of the music more than anything.

I also had one artist that I play semi-regularly on the show tell me a few years ago that I was responsible for about 25% of her sales. That was quite an eye-opener.

Do download numbers matter to you? or is audience engagement key?

I’m finding more and more that engagement is much more crucial than raw numbers, because engaged listeners will help you spread the word about your show.

Download numbers don’t tell me how people listen to Dave’s Lounge, how they found it, or what songs they like the most.

Keeping a good dialog with your audience will do much more for growing your podcast in the long run – especially when you’re like me and you’re doing a show on a budget too small to afford advertising!

How has or has podcasting helped create opportunities for you?

Back when I started the show in 2005, I contacted other podcasters about doing bumpers for my show. One of them was Jamie Mottram, who at the time was doing the Sports Bloggers Live podcast for AOL.

I mentioned to Jamie that I was also doing a football blog at the time, and that led me to being a semi-regular guest on that show and, eventually, a writer for two years at FanHouse, AOL’s sports blog.

That gig paid off my credit card bills and paid for my trip to the New Media Expo in Las Vegas in 2008.

The biggest benefit of the show itself, though, has been all the great music I’ve gotten over the years. People recognize this show has a dedicated listener base that loves trip hop and downtempo music, and they want their music to be part of that – and if it’s good, it will be.

What advise would you give a new podcaster so that they keep going!

First off, whether you’re starting a podcast, a blog, a YouTube channel, or even a Tumblr, keep your focus on a topic that excites you personally. If you’re passionate about something, that will come through in your show, and it will keep you engaged in doing your show regularly.

Second, keep as regular a schedule as possible. Consistency is important with any media, and it’s doubly important in an age where there’s so many media options out there for people to choose from. If they can rely on you to put on a good show every week or every other week, they’ll keep coming back.

Third, always look for ways to keep your listeners engaged with you, because your listeners will ultimately be the ones who sing your show’s praises to their friends. That’s how your audience grows.

Finally, if you’re looking to get rich right away from podcasting,llb you’re doing it wrong. Podcasting is a long game. It took Leo Laporte years to get where he is now, and he was a seasoned professional with a keen understanding of how media works.

I’ve been doing this for seven years, and honestly, I still haven’t figured it out. Still, I do Dave’s Lounge because I want to do it and because artists and listeners alike enjoy it, not because it makes me money.

This doesn’t mean I’ll stop looking for ways to make the show even more profitable, of course, but if you’re doing something just for the money, you’ll get tired of it in a hurry – especially if it’s not successful right away. If you love what you do and do it well, though, the money will come soon enough.

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Get your day going by listening to the Dave’s Lounge 7th Anniversary Mix! And of course then promptly SUBSCRIBE.

Dave has just launched a Premium edition of his podcast, higher-quality version of the show that includes chapter markers, album art, embedded links to songs, and no voiceovers in the mix. Good stuff! Check it out

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I had the awesome opportunity to interview Danny Pena from Gamertag Radio and now host of his own show for Discovery Channel in Latin America called Yo Soy Danny Pena.

I asked him all about how he’s been able to continue podcasting consistently since 2005.

We chatted about how he landed his gig with Discovery Channel Latin America.

Plus, he shared some killer ideas about some of the best ways to promote your podcast and get your listener base going!

Following are some key take-aways from the video, so you can get cracking on implementing these for your own podcast!

Passion, Commitment, Promotion and Engagement For Successful Podcasting

• Balance- Life is going to get crazy, it’s a matter of priority. Where do you focus your time?
• Be consistent.
• Engage with your audience: respond to them via email, forums, social media, etc.
• Have fun.

How To Promote Your Podcast Tips

1. Start local
2. Use social media in relationship: promote, converse, support and network
3. Attend live events for your niche.
4. Reach out to the local news media.

Check out the video, we go in depth about the points above! You don’t want to miss it.

Y’all should definitely go check out Yo Soy Danny Pena! It’s a really great show. My favorite episode so far has been the show that featured Jo Garcia de Gamer Next Door! Good stuff!

Let us know what you thought about the interview in the comments, as well as any other questions you might have for Danny. I’m sure he’d be more than happy to answer them for you!

This series is all about libsyn’s newest podcasters. Its sole purpose is to introduce these awesome podcasts to the world as well as share their podcasting insight to empower the community!

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Q & A with Tracy Ryerson from Our Fifteen Minutes

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When did you start podcasting?

It’s been on our mind for a while, however our first official podcast was up and running on March 14th, 2012.

Why did you start podcasting?

After a successful stint on Showtime’s hit show, THE REAL L WORD, we wanted to keep a dialogue going between our friends and fans around the world. It’s a great way to stay connected no matter where you are. Also, as a stand up comedian, it’s also a great outlet for Stamie to share her humor and Tracy to put her in her place!

What’s your show about?

The bi-weekly show is both a female and humor-oriented look at LIFE and how you navigate all of it’s curveballs. Stamie is a real estate agent by day, stand up comedian by night, and mother of 3. Tracy is a model, host, producer, and “InstaMom”! Together we form one big, happy, gay family!

We have a conversational approach to the podcast and discuss all-things pop culture, parenting, and relationships. Each episode ties in a new celebrity interview or specialist each week as well.

The podcast, Our Fifteen Minutes, is a continuation of our brand. The title comes from the famous quote by Andy Warhol where in 1968 he said that “In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes.” The thought of having a period of time where we can stand on a soapbox and do something positive with “our fifteen minutes” is both a challenge and exciting for both of us.

What’s your podcasting set-up? Hardware, software, CMS, etc.

We use space in a recording studio to shoot the podcast. Our team consists of a producer (Sophie Nicolaou) and sound engineer (Rafa Gonzales).

We use re20 Microphones and a Mackie Onyx Mixing board. As for the audio recording and mixing software, we use Audacity and Sony sound forge. Eventually we will have a video element added as well.

How have you promoted your podcast?

Since it’s new, we’re using a lot of word-of-mouth as we get our footing and rhythm down in the studio. Besides our website, www.OurFifteenMinutes.com, the use of social media has also helped tremendously.

We’ve used our following on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to help spread the word and direct traffic to the podcast. Not only are listeners able to access, subscribe, and download the podcast from iTunes, but they can also get links directly from our website. We’re also always open to cross-promotion with other podcasts / blogs, etc.!

What do you know now that you wish you knew when you started?

Organization is key! Just like in life, its a good idea to put the work in up front, and the rest will run smoothly. Instead of having an “on the fly” attitude and coming up with topics while in the studio, we’ve made more of an effort to produce content before we go live.

We like to have options. The smoother a studio session runs, the better for everyone involved. It’s especially hard with co-hosts, as we have two different approaches, let alone opinions, to everything….But executed right, it makes for the perfect “Odd Couple” situation!

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Wanna keep up with Our Fifteen Minutes? Go ahead and subscribe. It’s so worth it! Got some feedback for Tracy or Stamie you can catch them here: tracy(at)ourfifteenminutes(dot)com & stamie2(at)aol(dot)com.

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So there’s this Take Your Daughter and Take Your Son To Work Day…. It happens every 3rd Thursday in April.

Which was yesterday.

So yesterday the Libsyn kids came to work.

And of course they created a video podcast all on their own, with 10 EPISODES!!!

Now that’s some efficient production!

Seriously. It’s such fun stuff. They did it all on iOS devices and fun apps!!!!

The Libsyn Kids Video Podcast

We thought we’d share it with you guys!

Here are the ways to check it out:

• Go to http://libsynkids.libysn.com/podcast
• Watch straight from Facebook through the Libsyn App: search for libsyn kids.
• Download our free Podcast Box and get it straight from there!

Please leave us a comment, the kids would LOVE it :)

This series is all about libsyn’s newest podcasters. Its sole purpose is to introduce these awesome podcasts to the world as well as share their podcasting insight to empower the community!

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Q & A with Bill Harris from FUHcast

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When did you start podcasting?

FileUnderHorrible.com and it’s podcast, FUHcast, launched in April of 2011.

Why did you start podcasting?

Thankfully, it was a very organic process.

Having grown up in the suburbs of Chicago, I was surrounded by some great talk radio. My father was always listening to Steve Dahl, Kevin Matthews, Johnny B., and other syndicated mic jockeys. So some sort of broadcasting was always a dream of mine. Jim, my fellow co-host, also had a love of radio. He fell in love with a college radio station long ago and desperately wanted to be on it. Like me, life had different plans and pointed him in a different direction.

Jim and I have been close friends for over 15 years. We both wrote regularly in various online journal communities. Once podcasts became a thing, it just made sense. Jim is a great writer and is also able to hold a good conversation. I bring the quick wit and the ability to snuff out dead air with (sometimes) nonsense. Within a few months, we came up with the concept and branding for File Under Horrible and the FUHcast.

What’s your show about?

Jim and I are geeks at heart. Jim is into comic books, books, table top games and geek culture. I’m a retro nut and tech/gadget geek. Both of us are into movies, video games, and pop culture. We are also extremely fond of the fractured human condition and the strange, wonderful and scary news stories that it populates. So our show is all of that, but with an adult orientated comedy base. That’s probably more complicated than it actually is. We’ve just released episode 50 which is a “best of” clip show that will no doubt better summarize our show. As with most podcasts, hearing is believing.

What’s your podcasting set-up? Hardware, software, CMS, etc.

Two large diaphragm condenser mics going into a phantom powered 12 bus mixer. We also use an ASUS Transformer (an Android tablet) as a digital cart machine for sound bites and drops. The tablet also outputs into the mixer. The main out from the mixer goes into the line input of a Samson Zoom H2 recorder. The audio is digitally recorded in mono (WAV) on a SD card.

The audio is then ripped from the SD card onto a Windows PC desktop computer. I use The Conversations Network’s Levelator 2 on the WAV file for episodes that don’t have a lot of music. I then edit out dead air, add intro and outro music, and add additional sound effects in post with Audacity. I use Mp3tag to tag the MP3 file with metadata. We’ve been Libsyn powered since day one.

How have you promoted your podcast?

We started by listing the show on every directory and subscription service known to man and the internet. Social media plays a huge part, namely Facebook. We use Facebook to communicate directly with our audience; inviting them into the discussion. At times, our listeners provide us with topics to discuss on the show.

We’ve also dabbled in cross promotion with other comedy podcasts. Being nominated for The People’s Choice Podcast Award for the Comedy category last fall helped increase our exposure. But word of mouth from our fans is really what we’ve been depending on. And they haven’t let us down.

What do you know now that you wish you knew when you started?

Stop looking at the numbers. If you obsess over your downloads, you’ll get self conscience and want to quit. Or you’ll start doing stupid stuff on your show because you THINK people want “this thing” instead. Have fun with it and make it a show that you wouldn’t mind dedicating some time out of your day to listen to.

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If you’d like to listen to that all encompassing episode number 50 you need to subscribe to the FUHcast do it up! Catch up with Jim and Bill via twitter or Facebook Feedback for FUHcast? (478) 227-8384 and podcast (at) fileunderhorrible (dot) com

The 2 million downloads per week man and guinness book of world records holder is using Mylibsyn exclusively for his back catalogue!

Yeah baby!

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Adam has a TON of amazing content in his back catalogue. The kind of stuff that would keep you happily entertained for quite a long time.

From the beginning, Adam has offered all his podcasts for free, and will continue to offer his latest 50 episodes for free, but once those episodes are archived, they will be offered through paid subscription via mylibsyn.

Have you had a chance to check out Adam Carolla's podcast? You should.

By the way, if you want to do something like Adam is doing, why don't you check out mylibsyn.